2. OUTLINE
Part A- Food hygiene
Part B- What Food does to the body
Part C- Physiological functions
Part D- Social Functions
Part E- Psychological Functions
3. Food hygiene is the practice a food manufacturing business
applies to safeguard public health from any risks of foodborne
illnesses that can be caused by microbial contamination.
Food hygiene deals with the biological aspect of keeping food
safe
5. Physiological Functions
• Satisfies hunger and increases satiety value.
• Helps in maintaining normal secretion of enzymes and hormones.
• Supplies nutrients needed for physical growth and development
• Maintenance of normal body functions, physical activity and
health.
6. SOCIAL FUNCTION
Food has always served an important function in the social interactions
between people.
In Ethiopia many social occasions are centred around food.
During the many holidays, families prepare particular foods and drinks
to celebrate the occasion.
Food is also served at social events such as weddings and funerals. On
all of these occasions, food indirectly serves as an instrument to
develop social bonds and relationships.
7. PSYCHOLOGICAL FUNCTION
Food satisfies certain emotional needs.
People who travel to or live in a new land often find adjusting to the
unfamiliar food and food customs a serious problem.
The giving of food is a sign of friendship.
Serving favorite foods is an expression of special attention and
recognition.
